NGRT C PRACTICE COMPREHENSION

Healthy eating is _____for everyone, including children in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Eating the right kinds of food helps us grow strong, stay active, and feel happy.

• importance

• essential

• essence

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the UAE, we are lucky to have ____ to a variety of delicious and nutritious foods that can keep us healthy and strong.

• access

• assess

• acess

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.2.4

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of healthy eating in the UAE. We have plenty of tasty fruits like dates, oranges, and grapes and colorful vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots.

Choose a word that is suitable for the underlined word.

• essential

• role

• irrelevant

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

These foods give____ vitamins and minerals that help our bodies stay healthy and fight off sickness.

• you

• us

• them

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

In the UAE, we also eat a lot of grains, which give us energy to play _____ learn. We enjoy foods like rice, bread, and couscous, which are made from grains.

• and

• after

• or

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

______ grains are the healthiest choice because they have fiber that helps our tummies feel full and keeps our digestive system working well.

• hole

• whole

• whol

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

Protein is another important part of our diet in the UAE. We get protein from foods like chicken, fish, eggs, and lentils. Protein helps us build strong muscles and keeps us feeling _______throughout the day.

• energetic and strong

• srong and healthy

• strong and energized

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

______ water is just as important as eating healthy foods. In the UAE, it's essential to drink plenty of water, especially when it's hot outside. Water helps our bodies stay hydrated and keeps our skin healthy and glowing.

• eating

• drinking

• sipping

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

Drinking water is just as important as eating healthy foods. In the UAE, drinking plenty of water is essential, especially when it's hot outside. Water helps our bodies stay _______ and keeps our skin healthy and glowing.

• hydrated

• dehydrated

• thursty

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.4.3